With a new Resident Evil 4 remake revealed at the most recent State of Play, it seems like Capcom refuses to slow down as it revamps its classic horror franchise. However, with this latest Resident Evil entry making it Capcom's third remake, the studio may need to refocus itself in order to preserve the momentum it's already gained, making the most out of the market of nostalgic fans and series newcomers. Though Resident Evil 5 may potentially be getting sized up for the next remake following Resident Evil 4, there's a far better candidate that's more deserving of a revisit: Resident Evil Code: Veronica.
Not only is Resident Evil Code: Veronica one of the better appreciated and well-liked Resident Evil games, but it would fit well into the timeline that Capcom has currently reestablished with its other remakes. Better yet, much like its other predecessors, Resident Evil Code: Veronica suffers from the same graphical limitations that now hold newer players back from catching up with the series, so a modern remake is long overdue — even if it's only to stall time while Capcom figures out how to rework Resident Evil 5 into a more horror-focused game.
Capcom Refers to Upcoming Resident Evil 4 As ‘Reawakened’ Rather Than a ‘Remake’
At present, both Resident Evil 2 and 3 have either for the first time or once again introduced players to the likes of Jill Valentine, Claire Redfield, Leon Kennedy, Ada Wong, and so on. Now, with Resident Evil 4 on the way, this means that players will be following some of these characters once more, chief among them being fan-favorite Leon Kennedy. Chronologically speaking, Resident Evil Code: Veronica takes place after the events of Resident Evil 3 but just prior to 4, providing Capcom with the
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